1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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2
as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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3
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Punk took control of the match while Reigns bided his time.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Walt Weiss – Another former manager, this Suffern, NY native has bided his time as bench coach for Snitker since his hiring in 2018.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Like Bryant, who played alongside three all-star caliber talents in Jones, Nick Van Exel and Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne bided his time behind rap vets.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Walt Weiss – Another former manager, this Suffern, NY native has bided his time as bench coach for Snitker since his hiring in 2018.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Like Bryant, who played alongside three all-star caliber talents in Jones, Nick Van Exel and Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne bided his time behind rap vets.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Opened by Crista Luedtke over fifteen years ago, boon eat + drink remains one of Guerneville’s essential dinner spots.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Drafted in the second round, 50th overall, in 2024, the imposing Tolle who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 250 pounds, has already struck out 31 in 23 innings after his promotion to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sterling Sharpe stood on the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The bill has overwhelming support in the Senate, but Republican leadership has been waiting for Trump to give the green light before moving ahead with it.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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The massive manhunt continued into Friday evening in the wooded, mountainous area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Total shoot days in Los Angeles in the second quarter of this year continued on a downward trend, falling 32 percent against a five-year average and 6 percent from the same quarter last year, FilmLA reported in its quarterly report issued on July 22.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Young’s legacy endures – her school remains a magnet for young performers aged 10 to 16, blending the academic curriculum with intensive training in acting, singing and dance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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An enduring belief in hope Gutierrez’s subsequent aspirations to advance to statewide office didn’t pan out.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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For now, Kazakova is staying at a house deep in the Kyiv suburbs.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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However, the residency doesn’t last long: Conrad gets himself fired after refusing to take a break upon hearing about Steven’s accident, which leads to him mislabeling blood vials.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team needs to stop signing over-the-hill pitchers who can’t last a full season.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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How Safe Is Fulvic Acid For Skin According to Dr. Goldenberg, fulvic acid is generally well tolerated, even by sensitive, acne- or rosacea-prone skin.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hosta is easy to grow and tolerates some challenging sites such as heavy shade and nearby black walnut trees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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